Gitterman‚ A. (1996). The life model of social work practice (2nd ed.). New York: Columbia University Press. Goldstein‚ E Greif‚ G. L.‚ & Lynch‚ A. A. (1983). The eco-systems perspective. In C. H. Meyer (Ed.)‚ Clinical social work in the eco-systems perspective (pp. 35—71). New York: Columbia University Press. Hamilton‚ G. (1951). Theory and practice of social casework. New York: Columbia University Press. Hartman‚ A. (1978). Diagrammatic assessment of family relationships. Social Casework‚ 59‚ 465—476
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Cloud & Townsend Theory Critique Jeremy Andrews Liberty University‚ February 17‚ 2014 Summary In the book Boundaries In Marriage: Understanding the Choices that Make or Break Loving Relationships‚ authors Henry Cloud and John Townsend (1999) help the readers develop an understanding of healthy boundaries in the marital relationship. The book begins with an introduction and what it calls a refresher of a previous book published by the authors on boundaries. The
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Topic 1: Systems theory‚ efficiency and effectiveness Effective management is ‘making the right decisions and successfully implementing them.’ Contrast the concept of effectiveness with the concept of efficiency. Describe basic systems theory as it applies to organizations and discuss the concepts of efficiency and effectiveness in terms of inputs‚ throughputs (or ‘the transformation process’) and outputs. Include some examples in your discussion. Abstract Efficiency means doing things right
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Q1. General System Theory General System Theory accounts for similarities in the functioning of diverse phenomena such as living organisms‚ machines‚ galaxy and organizations. All forms‚ from atomic particles through atoms‚ molecules‚ crystals‚ planets‚ solar system‚ and even galaxies may be regarded as ’system’. ’System’ may be referred as ’complexes of elements standing in interaction. (Definition by Bertalanffy). The closed system is system that neither takes in nor emits matter. (only
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ORIGINS OF LEARNING THEORIES AND THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES ON THEIR DEVELOPMENT YOUR NAME: COURSE TITLE AND CODE: NAME OF YOUR PROFESSOR: SUBMISION DATE: The education thought and practice is an intricate web of psychology and philosophy that guides learning theories. The root of learning theories is in epistemology branch of philosophy. In this paper‚ the focus is on the origins of these theories‚ and how the various philosophical schools of thought have informed their development
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Running head: LEARNING CURVE THEORY Learning Curve Theory Learning Curve Theory Learning curves play an important role in today’s marketplace. The main principle behind learning curves is that the more times an individual or organization repeats a process‚ there will be an increase in experience and efficiency. A learning curve graphically represents the rate of improvement in performing a task or function over time (Learning Curve‚ 2006). This paper will provide a discussion about applying
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My personal philosophy about educational process is to gear a system that facilitates students’ learning. Learning as is understood by an enrichment of their previous knowledge‚ significantly linked personal experiences that they may keep it permanently and apply in the future. Those approaches are my understanding of the Transformative Learning Theory by Jack Mezirow. This theory is the framework that I have in mind because the subjacent goal of teaching is to make autonomous thinkers ready to
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Introduction to Learning Theories EDU622-0603A-01: Applying Learning Theories Unit 1 IP Dr. Trude Fawson American Intercontinental University June 17‚ 2006 Introduction How do we come to know what we know? What is knowledge? These questions are important not only for epistemologists or philosophers who study knowledge‚ but‚ as well for those interested in the sciences and education. Whether knowledge is seen as absolute‚ separate from the knower and corresponding to a knowable‚ external reality
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Systems Theory Paper Groups of people working together can either be a positive or a negative experience; the deciding factor is the way people in the group are able to collaborate. There are many different ways people work together and many different personalities that either conflict or mesh. People that are extremely different and have strong opinions that are conflicting with other persons of the group will most likely not function to produce positive results. Through reading “In Mixed Company”
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Theory Critique of the Human Caring Theory Adele Wolf Maryville University NUR 600 October 03‚ 2012 Theory Critique of the Human Caring Theory The Theory of Human Caring was written by Jean Watson. This model consists of ten carative factors to assist nurses with caring for their patients. Dr. Watson calls this a transpersonal relationship. Watson defines transpersonal care ‘as the capacity of one human being to receive another human being’s expression of feelings and to experience those
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